A civil council expected to rule Raqqa once Islamic State is dislodged from the Syrian city pardoned 83 of the ISIS group's low-ranking militants on Saturday, a goodwill gesture designed to promote stability.

Abu Amarah Battalions bomb a government militia patrol at Sakhra Roundabout in the Furqan area after midnight—saying its revenge for the report of rapes which Syrian activists say are over 47 rape cases (by Shabbiha & Iranian-backed militias) reported in the month of Ramadan alone.

ICRC Syria: Fighting in Raqqa has taken a staggering human toll. Reports of civilian casualties are deeply troubling. Harrowing reports out of Raqqa, we are deeply concerned about civilians casualties and those forced to flee. Tens of thousands of civilians reported trapped inside Raqqa. We appeal to all sides to protect civilians and respect the rules of war - now. Houses, hospitals and schools are being deliberately targeted in Raqqa. All parties must protect civilians and respect the rules of war.

[email protected]_SL: Raqqa IS fighters spirits are very low, a lot of fighters are thinking of escaping while others are thinking of surrendering themselves to the SDF. Yesterday 25 IS fighters surrendered themselves to the SDF and most IS fighters are now thinking this is a losing battle.